About the role

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia is inviting expressions of interest from passionate, industry-engaged Design Educators (Higher Education) to join our academic team at our flagship Redfern campus in Sydney.

This round is open to candidates who possess one or more of the following skills;

• Digital Design / Graphic Design Skills (ADOBE, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

• Pattern-making / Garment Construction (Advanced)

• StyleCAD Digital Pattern-making

This is a casual teaching opportunity for experienced and inspiring professionals who are ready to help shape the next generation of Australian designers within one of the country’s most recognised and creatively driven private design institutes.

At Whitehouse, education is immersive, industry-connected, and deeply creative. We are known for our boutique learning environment, high levels of student support, strong graduate outcomes, and commitment to delivering design education that is contemporary, relevant, and career-focused. Our students are ambitious, talented, and eager to learn from educators who bring both academic strength and real-world industry insight.

This expression of interest round is for teaching opportunities connected with the upcoming trimester commencing immediately.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, studio and workshop experiences to higher education students in areas including Fashion Design and Creative Direction and Styling

• Inspire students through contemporary, industry-informed teaching practice that supports both creative exploration and technical development

• Provide thoughtful feedback, mentoring and academic guidance to support student growth, confidence and progression

• Work within Whitehouse course frameworks, learning outcomes and curriculum materials to ensure a high-quality and consistent student experience

• Potentially contribute to assessment, moderation and academic administration processes in line with institutional expectations

• Support the delivery of an exceptional on-campus learning environment that reflects Whitehouse’s premium educational experience

What we’re looking for

• Ideally relevant tertiary qualifications in design. Industry experience also considered.

• Significant teaching experience within higher education or tertiary design education

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more design disciplines, particularly Fashion Design, Creative Direction and Styling, or related creative practice

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, engage and mentor emerging designers

• Excellent organisational skills and a professional, student-centred approach

• A genuine passion for design education and a desire to contribute to a dynamic, creative academic community

• Industry experience and current professional practice will be highly regarded

You Will Need

• A Current Working with Children Check (WWC) or ability to apply for one

• Police Check

• Original Documents for citing, Photo ID + Qualifications

Why Whitehouse

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia is more than a place of study, it is a creative community where ideas are developed, talent is nurtured, and future careers begin. With a strong reputation for boutique, face-to-face design education, Whitehouse offers staff the opportunity to teach in an inspiring and highly engaged environment alongside a team of dedicated academics and creative professionals.

Our Sydney campus at Redfern places staff at the heart of a vibrant design culture, while our institutional focus on quality, innovation and student success makes Whitehouse an exciting place to contribute, grow and teach.

Joining Whitehouse means becoming part of an Institute that values creativity, professionalism, collaboration and industry relevance, and where educators have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Apply now

If you are an experienced design educator who wants to contribute to a premium and future-focused design institution, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your expression of interest to join Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia via car••••@whitehouse-design.edu.au.

Due to the volume of enquiries received, only shortlisted / successful candidates will be contacted. No agencies thank you.